An air France jet is reported in the Atlantic Ocean with 228 people aboard, the airline’s worst disaster in its 75-year history． A．to have crashed B．to have been crashed C．having crashed D．havin 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

The Florida sun baked my shoulders as I worked along the I-595 freeway near Fort Lauderdale, picking up rubbish. I paused to 36 the sweat off my forehead and look up at the cloudless blue sky.“ 37 can’t it rain?” I thought. That would 38 things down.

I thought about my 39 , who were probably sitting in an air-conditioned 40 right now. I’d had some problems in school, 41 my parents decided to let me 42 full-time with my dad, We both worked for my uncle, who had taken 43 of a maintenance（道路养护）company. It was up to us to keep the roads 44 of rubbish. The job was 45 and dirty, especially on hot days 46 this. I wondered why I ever agreed to do it.

We continued our 47 route along the I-595, 48 for the overpass bridge. Then I noticed an area where some 49 were broken on the ground. It wasn’t like that before.

“Dad! Pull over! I want to 50 something out.”

I jumped off the truck and rushed to the bridge. Something was telling me to 51 …there wasn’t much time. 52 I saw a Toyota that 53 upside down in the tree. Maybe it was a stolen car that somebody 54 there, I thought. Then, just at that 55 , I noticed something moving. It was a bloody leg poking out of the driver’s side window!

“Heeeelp!”a lady moaned.

36． A．wipe B．cut C．put D．send

37． A．When B．How C．Why D．Where

38． A．turn B．keep C．make D．cool

39． A．parents B．school-times C．friends D．school yards

40． A．office B．classroom C．restaurant D．living room

41． A．but B．or C．for D．so

42． A．work B．study C．stay D．spend

43． A．business B．possession C．position D．place

44． A．away B．from C．far D．clear

45． A．easy B．lonely C．smelly D．noisy

46． A．for B．like C．after D．as

47． A．regular B．common C．unusual D．normal

48． A．reaching B．going C．looking D．heading

49． A．cars B．bottles C．branches D．glasses

50． A．check B．help C．take D．bring

51． A．decide B．hurry C．consider D．stop

52． A．Above B．Behind C．Ahead D．Below

53． A．hung B．trapped C．caught D．fell

54． A．stored B．deserted C．lost D．hid

55． A．bridge B．tree C．moment D．way

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The passengers on the bus watched sympathetically as the attractive young woman with the white cane made her way carefully up the steps. She 1 the driver and, using her hands to feel the 2 of the seats, walked down and found the 3 which the driver had told her was empty. Then she settled in.

It had been a year since Susan, 34, 4 a medical misdiagnosis (误诊), was suddenly thrown into a world of 5 . Mark, her husband, was an Air Force officer and he loved Susan with all his heart. He 6 her how to rely on her other 7 , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and 8 to adapt herself to the new environment. He helped her befriend the bus drivers who could 9 for her, and save her a seat.

10 , Susan decided that she was ready to try the 11 on her own. Monday morning, she said good-bye and for the first time, they went their 12 ways.

On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work as usual. As she was 13 the bus, the driver said, “Boy, I 14 envy you.” Susan had no 15 what the driver was talking about, and asked, “What do you 16 ?”

The driver answered, “You know, every morning for the 17 week, a fine-looking gentleman 18 a military uniform has been standing across the corner 19 you as you get off the bus. He 20 you cross the street safely and he watches until you enter your office building. You are one lucky lady.”

Tears of gratitude poured down Susan’s cheeks.

1. A. thanked B. asked C. discovered D. paid

2. A. location B. shape C. size D. cost

3. A. ticket B. bus C. seat D. bag

4. A. according to B. instead of C. thanks to D. due to

5. A. anger B. darkness C. happiness D. light

6. A. asked B. encouraged C. taught D. praised

7. A. feelings B. sights C. senses D. abilities

8. A. how B. when C. where D. who

9. A. make out B. watch out C. find out D. work out

10. A. Finally B. Luckily C. However D. Besides

11. A. visit B. trip C. bus D. work

12. A. opposite B. separate C. difficult D. usual

13. A. getting on B. getting in C. getting off D. getting up

14. A. must B. may C. will D. do

15. A. idea B. opinion C. way D. thought

16. A. want B. mean C. say D. suggest

17. A. next B. old C. past D. following

18. A. by B. on C. with D. in

19. A. searching B. watching C. calling D. noticing

20. A. looks out B. takes up C. believes in D. makes sure

The trip to that city was eye-opening for everyone, and near its end, all the young people in our group began to reflect on what it had meant． We   41  the first night we had arrived． We had all gone into the markets of the city   42  the young people could experience its energy． But what we actually saw simply   43  us all --- the rundown houses, the children in rags, the people begging for money… Walking home,   44  under a low bridge, we came across   45  families of homeless people seeking a bit of dry ground to sleep on   46  the night． We had to step over bodies as we found our way through the darkness．
The poverty was   47  than anything my young companions had ever imagined． Back in the hotel, an air of sadness settled over the group． Many   48  and cried． Spending time in this   49  moves a person to care about humanity．
That evening, our group spent hours talking about what we had   50 ． Gently, I encouraged everyone to talk about the difficult   51  that day’s discoveries had inspired． Sitting together   52  a circle as everyone had a chance to speak, we all began to realize that 53  of us was alone in our struggle to cope with our reactions．
Based on my   54  in poverty-stricken areas, I suggested that   55  the emotions we had were painful, they could also be important in helping us to move forward． We all   56  that we had seen things that should never be allowed to happen．   57  , what could we do about it? Together, we began to brainstorm ways we could help to ease the   58  we had seen． As I encouraged group members to focus on   59  they could do, a sense of determination 60  the previous sadness． Instead of despair, these young people began to feel a call to action．

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Statistically, air travel is by far the safest way to travel, and you can make flying even safer, just by following these simple rules．As your chances of being involved in an air accident are practically nil(零), many of these tips concern what you should and shouldn’t do to make your journey safer when you are airborne(升空的)．
Fly on non-stop routes
Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent and landing phases of a flight, so flying non-stop reduces your exposure to these complex procedures．
Choose larger aircraft．
Although small aircraft have very good safety records, those with more than 30 passenger seats are designed to comply(遵守)with much stricter regulations and are tested more regularly to make sure they still comply. Also, in the unlikely event of a serious accident, larger aircraft provide a better opportunity for passenger survival．
Pay attention to the pre-flight safety briefing
The information may seem repetitious(重复的), but it’s worth listening to the flight attendants．And even if you’ve flown before, it doesn’t mean you know everything about the aircraft you’re on, such as the location of the closest emergency exit．
Store things safely
Never put very heavy articles in the overhead storage bins. They may fall out when someone opens the bin and cause injury. Also, the bin may not be able to hold heavier objects during turbulence(气流)．
Keep our seat belt fastened while you are seated
Cabin crew always tell you this, but it’s important. You would be seriously injured if the plane hits unexpected turbulence. Always fasten your seat belt if you are told to．The general rule of flying is this: If you are told to do something, do it first and ask questions later.
Let the flight attendant pour your hot drinks
Flight attendants are trained to handle hot drinks like coffee or tea in a crowded aisle on a moving aircraft, so allow them to pour the drink and hand it to you. Never ask to take a coffee pot from one of them.
66. What is the overall reason for these air safety tips?
A. What to do in the event of a crash.                     B. How to avoid turbulence.
C. How to improve safety while you are flying. D. How to avoid injury.
67. What is NOT the reason that you should choose larger aircrafts?
A. They are more comfortable.                   B. They have stricter regulations.
C. They are tested more often.                       D. There are more possibilities of surviving.
68. The underlined phrase “The general rule” in the fifth tip refers to ____.
A. anything the flight staff tell you to do    B. general safety advice
C. walking around the plane                     D. pouring hot drinks
69. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. You are not supposed to ask for a coffee pot.
B. Take-offs is safer on non-stop flights than landings.
C. Every aircraft is different, so the safety procedures may be different.
D. Seat belts should be worn to protect against turbulence.
70. The best title of the passage should be____.
A. The Safest Way to Travel                           B. Air Safety Tips
C. Non-stop Routes                                        D. How to Ply a Plane

A winter wonderland on the outskirts of Quebec City has become one of Canada's hottest attractions and most sought out accommodations. Guests stay close for warmth in sleeping bags on beds of ice, hats pulled over their ears to prevent frostbite, while sipping cocktails (鸡尾酒) in glasses also made of ice.

A cool place to host a memorable wedding or for a romantic getaway, the Quebec Ice Hotel has attracted 600,000 curious tourists, including 30,000 who stayed overnight, since opening seasonally 11 years ago. Like Victoria and Jeremy Martin, dozens of couples will exchange vows (誓约) this winter in a temporary church next to the hotel, made entirely from blocks of ice with seats covered in furs.

Average temperatures fall below minus 20 degrees C (minus four F) in winter, but inside the hotel's 36 rooms it is relatively comfortable. Thick walls of packed snow and ice act as an insulator, trapping body heat inside. Each room is uniquely decorated, using designs created by Quebec architecture students. Two hotel bars also sell special cocktails in ice glasses.

First-time guests of the hotel, however, are recommended to stay only one night as sleeping in sub-zero temperatures is not very refreshing. This year for the first time the ice hotel has teamed up with a brick and concrete Quebec City hotel to offer packages(全套服务) for one-night accommodations at each. Prices for one night only at the ice hotel start at 200 US dollars per person.

The 3,000-square-metre (32,300-square-feet) buildings take six weeks starting in December to build, using 15,000 tons of snow and 500 tons of ice, at a cost of some 750,000 US dollars. Eleven weeks after its seasonal grand opening, the hotel will close on March 27 and then melt away with the arrival of spring.

1.What is true with the ice hotel?

A. 630,000 people have visited it.

B. Its rooms all look alike.

C. It stays open for two months each year.

D. Wedding ceremonies are often held there.

2.The underlined word “insulator” in Paragraph 3 possibly refers to something that ______.

A. stops heat passing through it

B. collects and reflects light and heat

C. makes things become very cold

D. works like an air-conditioner

3.First-time guests are advised to stay there only one night because _______.

A. they may not be able to stand the cold

B. their other night is with an ordinary hotel

C. new guests have no advantages over old ones

D. they may find the beds made of ice too hard to sleep on.

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